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The Compass Monday October 29, 2001_ ^ Campus News ^ ESCAPED INMATE WAS “e'ngT^’® CAPTURED invigorates ecsu students Jessica Barrier White_dov@hotmaii.com A local inmate who was doing community service at Elizabeth City State University escaped from his yard-work on October 4. He was recaptured that same day at the Salvation Army in downtown Eliza beth City. Inmates had been working that morning in the open area adjacent to Doles Hall. The Correction Officer, Mrs. Evangeline Morris, first reported Dale Beatty as missing at 8:45am when a few other inmates under her supervision had noticed Beatty had disappeared. Beatty, a 32-year-old white male, was serving time for a breaking and entering charge. He had served less than one month of his fifteen-month sentence. Correction Officer Morris alerted ECSU campus police, and while the other inmates were being inter viewed, the police began to notify students and initiate a search. “We went to the dorms near the area where the inmate was last seen. We were informing students and check ing to ensure the inmate was not there [at the dorms]” Chief George Mountain, ECSU Chief of Police said. Campus Police called all the resi dence halls to make sure all students were notified and safe. Elizabeth City police and the Department of Correc- Jessica Barrier White_dov@hotmaii.com On Sunday Oct. 7, at approxi mately 1 pm. President George W. Bush announced that the United States had begun its retaliation against terrorist Osama bin Laden for the bombings of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. “On my orders, the United States military has begun strikes,” he said; this was the beginning of the air strikes that are focused on the Taliban regime. In an update televised on Octo ber 11, he said: ‘The men and women of the United States military are doing their duty with skill and success. We have ruined terrorist training camps, disrupted their com munications, weakened the Taliban military and destroyed most of their air defenses. We’re mounting a sus tained campaign to drive the terror ists out of their hidden caves and to bring them to justice.” Students and faculty on Eliza beth City State University’s campus have mixed opinions about the at tacks on Afghanistan. A freshman, Sheena Cross said, “It seems so unreal to me.” A few individuals felt that bomb ing was probably not the answer. Dr. Glen Bowman, Assistant Professor of History, said, “The air strikes certainly have destroyed the terrorists’ communication networks and training camps. That is a good start. Will the bombs eliminate the hatred and determination of the radical fundamentalist movement? That is the key question.” Juanita Lebarron, a maintenance specialist on campus, said, “I feel like bombing is not the answer because of the lives lost. Perhaps, covert operations are best.” A sophomore, Vicky Arrington, tions were also involved in the search, the campus police attempted to solicit help from the Coast Guard. Chief Moun tain said, “The Coast Guard was con tacted to see if they had a helicopter with heat sensitive capabilities to check if the inmate was still in the area, but they did not have a helicopter available.” In the woods near where he es caped, Beatty’s prison clothes and a bushwhacker were found. Captain Den nis Daniels who works with both campus police and the DOC said, “The inmate had intended to escape. He was wearing his kitchen uniform [which consists of white shorts and a t-shirt] under his prison clothes. He took off his prison uniform and headed for the Coast Guard base until he realized he was moving away from the main highway He caught a ride into town and then another ride to the Salvation Army on Hughes Boule vard.” At 12:10 pm, Beatty was appre hended as he attempted to purchase clothes at the Salvation Army According to Captain Daniels, “The Salvation Army employee had just heard about the escaped inmate two minutes before. When Beatty was purchasing clothes the employee noticed Beatty’s inmate ID card and whispered to her co-worker to call 911.” Chief Mountain said the situation was handled well. “It was a very unfortu nate incident, but inmates are essential for the upkeep of schools and highways,” he said. i said, “When I was watching it I didn’t know what to think. War and bombing isn’t the solution.” Bertha McCoy, Cafeteria Supervi sor, said, “To me, terrorism is bad, but retaliation is only going to continue the cycle. But I guess this is the only way the U.S. can take revenge.” She added, “It’s so sad that it had to come to this.” Other students and faculty sup ported the efforts: ECSU’s Chancellor, Dr. Mickey L. Burnim, said, “Basically, I have to trust the President. He has specific evidence about the World Trade Center and Penta gon attacks and if the evidence points to bin Laden and the Taliban protecting him then that’s who we need to attack... The response made thus far seems entirely appropriate.” Carl Seward, sophomore, said, “Obviously, I don’t believe in violence, but in these circumstances the U.S. is threatened... Military action is the only way to conquer terrorism.” A senior, Ernest Walker, said, “I’m 100 percent for it [the bombings]. I think they have waited long enough to ensure they have targeted the right people,” but he also noted, “The repercussions bother me because the terrorists will most likely retaliate.” “I knew this was coming and it is an ongoing process...this is just the start it is deeper that just paying bin Laden back,” said another senior, April Clark. Asked by members of the media how long the retaliatory strikes will continue. President Bush said, “People often ask me, ‘How long will this last?’ This particular battlefront will last as long as it takes to bring Al Qaeda to justice. It may happen tomorrow, it may happen a month from now, it may take a year or two, but we will prevail.”’So while indi viduals continue to debate the methods of attack, the war on terrorism will con tinue. We can only hope that “we will prevail.” Shannon Autry lilbee77@yahoo.com The American Honda Cam pus All-Star Challenge has been attended greatly by many of Elizabeth City State University students. ECSU encourages fraternities and sororities, honor societies, clubs, residence hall associations and various campus groups to participate in this mind- challenging event. Twenty-six teams registered for the on-cam- pus tournament, but only twenty participated. Competition on campus began on October 2 and ended on October 4 in the Ridley University Center. Participants on the win ning team were Joseph Sudivant, Shannon Penn, and Marcus Ralph. These individuals have been selected for the varsity team. They will have a chance to com pete to travel and stay in Orlando, FL on April 4-8, in the National Championship Tournament. A total of 13 students will pursue the chance to attend the Tournament, but only five will be selected. Thirteen students make up the varsity team: Joseph Studivant, Shannon Penn, Marcus Ralph, Warren Gibbs, Clayton Knight, Carinthia Cherry, Donald Cartwright, Golar Newby, Linda Grimes, Tiffanie King, Don Morring, Tim Summers and Travis Billups. Tryouts for the National Championship Tournament will demand many practices and much coaching. Participants on the traveling teams will need to dem onstrate enthusiasm for the game, dedication to practice, commit ment, knowledge, quick speed of the mind, eagerness to learn, cooperative work skills, and knowledge of numerous areas of interests. The American Honda Motor Co., Inc sponsors the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge. The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) and the Association of College Unions International (ACUl) works with and supports the program. Over the past 11 years, the ECSU team has received grants totaling over $60,500. American Honda All-star gives over $329,000 in institutional grants for Public Relations’ Report Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim is pleased to announce the ap pointment of Mr. Elliott Robinson as Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance at Elizabeth City State University effective October 15,2001. With over 20 years in busi ness and finance, Mr. Robinson brings a wealth of experience to Elizabeth City State University He has an extensive background in management, as well as in plan ning and budgeting, finance and accog|nting systems for higher education institutions. Most re cently Mr. Robinson pursued private business interests and served as vice president for Busi ness and Finance at Johnson C. Smith University. Prior to that he served as associate controller at Florida International University all the 64 participating schools. The American Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Team Scholarship is, available to competitors of the Na- . tional Championship Tournament , ' who are enrolled as full-time students ' at Elizabeth City State University Multiple years of participating on the V traveling team will enable the student,j a chance to receive a scholarship based on the highest institutional ' J grant established in his or her years' on the team. One of the most reward”’ ing experiences is the gaining of life long friends by students who make , the traveling team. Special awards are given to the team members. The traveling team can earn the Participation Award: a plaque and scholarship or cash ,i award letter to be presented at the , Honors Convocation. The National All-Star Team Player Award is pre- sented to eight of the players along , with a $500 cash award at the ECSU ^ Honors Convocation. | With the help of Campus Coordi nator and Coach of the Honda Cam pus All-Star Challenge, Derrick L. , Wilkins, the competition will be able to continue. Coach Wilkins was selected by HCASC Headquarters to,, assist the Program Advisory Commit tee (PAC) to ensure the strong and continuing development of the pro gram. Wilkins has been a Coach Representative for the American Honda All-Star Challenge for three years. Fifteen people are selected to join the PAC. Wilkins said it was an “honor” to, be invited to sit with the “decision makers of this prestigious program.” , The first PAC meeting will be held iri November in Los Angeles, CA. .>i Wilkins feels it is a “wonderful pro- ' gram” that allows the student to “compete and have serious fun at the same time.” Because of his long- ^ standing association with Honda, Wilkins will be able to contribute greatly to the committee. “The Na tional Program Office in California wants to use our website as a model website for other HCASC Programs," he said. The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is an event the ECSU student should partake. Along with its rewards and growing numbers of student enthusiasm, it has become like dances, football games, and activities: the students and staff are eager to show Viking Spirit. managing a large staff. Additionally, he has worked for Miami-Dade Com munity College and the Dade County School Board as an internal auditor. Mr. Robinson is a graduate of Tuskegee University in Alabama. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Association of College and University Business Officers, and the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers. “Mr. Robinson will be a great asset to the administrative team at ECSU. With his strong management and leadership background in busi ness and finance, we will be able to maintain our outstanding fiscal man agement record and continue to progress on the multiple facility upgrades and capital projects under way. Please join me in welcoming Mf Robinson to the Elizabeth City comv munity at your first opportunity,” r stated Chancellor Burnim. MIXED REACTIONS TO THE AIR STRIKE ECSU Appoints Elliott Robinson as Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
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